A well-designed garden is not created in a matter of weeks, it evolves through a considered process that balances design, technical planning and construction. The starting point is simple: the garden no longer reflects how the home is used, the garden’s purpose has evolved or it has become difficult to maintain. Changes to the home, […]
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Clients today want more from their gardens than visual impact alone. Outdoor spaces are increasingly expected to support how people actually live, whether that means somewhere quiet to reset after work, space for family time, or a setting that feels calm and restorative. This shift reflects a wider awareness of how natural environments affect wellbeing.
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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show remains a strong indicator of where modern garden design is moving in the UK. This year, several themes were consistent across the show. Gardens were structured. Planting was resilient. The outdoor space was clearly organised. Sustainability was built in from the outset. These shifts reflect how private gardens are changing
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Luxury garden design in 2026 is less about adding features and more about rethinking how outdoor space supports the way a property is used. Many clients are modernising established homes, looking to introduce outdoor kitchens, pools and structured planting while retaining mature trees, original stonework and the architectural integrity that gives the garden its character.
We are excited to announce that Paul Cowell will be hosting a free live webinar with Vectorworks on 10 March 2026, sharing practical digital workflows that help landscape professionals win new clients. Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026 Time: 11.00 to 12.00 Tickets: Free Format: Online webinar Event: Society of Garden & Landscape Design (SGLD) Awards
Redesigning a garden is rarely just about starting again. For many homeowners, it comes from a desire to be more sustainable, to make better use of what is already there, or to adapt a space that no longer works for family life. You may love your garden but know it needs updating. Or you may
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You may be thinking about how your garden will work for growing children, how a new extension connects to the outdoors, or how to modernise a space without losing features that carry personal meaning. This could be a tree planted to mark an occasion, or a layout that once worked but no longer fits daily
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Large-scale garden transformations raise a familiar set of strategic questions. How long will the build take? How much disruption will it cause? Where can costs be managed intelligently? And how do you deal with a site that presents genuine technical challenges? Our 2005 Guildford garden project addresses many of these considerations. Having worked with the
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Sustainability is a core tenet of PC Landscapes’ ethos and is intrinsically linked to not just our environment, but also our economy. The notion of a ‘circular economy’ is one which emphasises the sustainable and continuous reuse of materials within the economy, and minimisation of waste. The Ellen Macarthur Foundation, committed to the creation of
PC Landscapes is no stranger to competition within the numerous prestigious flower shows which take place across the UK throughout each year; Chelsea Flower Show, Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Malvern, Tatton. Beyond competition, Paul has also been a judge at these flower shows. More about the awards and accolades of PC Landscapes can be
